royalexchangetheatreeducationreview

2009 /2010

Royal Exchange Theatre

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WORKED WITH 6,205 INDIVIDUALSLED 945 WORKSHOPSCREATED 53 NEW PROJECTSWORKED WITH 134 FREELANCE ARTISTSEMPLOYED 53 VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORSPRESENTED 44 PROJECT OUTCOMES IN THE THEATRE AND THE STUDIO TO AN AUDIENCE OF 3,054

BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2009 AND AUGUST 2010 WE...

Exchange Education Annual Review 2009/2010

We passionately believe in the essential role of the creative imagination inall our lives, and in the transformative power of theatre; our work aims tocreate fresh and distinctive ways for people to explore theatre, get involvedin creative projects and make the theatre their own – in short, to discoverthings you never dreamt were there…We work with schools, individual children and adults, community groupsand professional theatre-makers, from Early Years to Elders, creating newwork and making theatre projects which are inspired by the building andare in conversation with the professional work that takes place bothbehind the scenes and on stage in the Theatre and The Studio.The Education Lounge, situated in the theatre’s Great Hall, is a great drop-in space and mini venue where you can come and find out more. We hopeyou will visit – experience our comfy sofa and talking chair, meet somelounge lizards, and hear about forthcoming projects. Meanwhile, we hopeyou enjoy reading about these highlights of our past year.

Amanda DaltonAssociate Director (Education)

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Jump The Gapfocused on the often difficult process of transitionfrom primary to secondary school and used theatrearts processes to work with a family of Salfordschools (St Ambrose Barlow RC High School andfour of their feeder primary schools) on the issuesaround transfer. In particular, the project sought toidentify and give additional support to thosepupils who were felt to be most vulnerable duringthe process of transition. 155 pupils participated inthe project which ran over 34 sessions, spreadacross three terms.

“The project has had a huge impact on allthe children’s confidence and self-esteem: they talk proudly about the newfriends they’ve made and look forward togoing to high school in September; theyare a lot more positive and confidentabout the challenges of high school –especially about socialising. I feel theproject has made a huge positivedifference for the rest of their lives.”TEACHER

PWC primary partnership projectUsing the theme ‘beauty’ as a starting point, ourcontinuing partnership with Crumpsall Lane andCravenwood Primary Schools (Manchester)explored two Year 3 classes’ perceptions of identity,beauty and self-worth. The project ran for 10sessions and was simultaneously delivered tomixed classes of 56 children from across the twoschools. The project is being further developedduring 2010/11. Supported by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

“A lot of the pupils talked about havingmore confidence at the end of the project,and are now more comfortable talking inassembly.”TEACHER

Formal Education

Work with schools and colleges forms a core element of Exchange Education.Much of this activity is focused on the 10 districts of Greater Manchester, but wealso work with schools from across the UK. Between September 2009 andAugust 2010 we ran 486 workshop sessions with 3,139 participants from 82Formal Education organizations.

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Creative Partnership project withKettleshulme Primary SchoolThis six session project exposed 18 Year 5 pupils atKettleshulme St. James Primary School to a rangeof culturally diverse ideas and opinions. This verysmall monocultural village on the Cheshire/Derbyshire border has only 40 children in theentire school and no BAME presence. Theparticipants used Manchester as a backdrop toexamine the cultural make-up of big cities andtheir own family heritage. Supported by Creative Partnerships.

What will you take from this project…?“Saying what I think, because what I think

is important.”“Not being afraid to stand up and speak

my mind.”“It made me think about others… I felt

angry on their behalf… I want to givethem a voice.”

Little Hulton POWDER MONKEYprojectworked with ten schools (one secondary and nineprimaries) from the Little Hulton Education ActionZone in Salford. The project reached 436 pupils and20 members of staff through a programme of staffINSET, theatre trips to see POWDER MONKEY inThe Studio and post-show workshops in school(s).

“All the pupils had an extremely enjoyableand educationally worthwhile experience.They clearly developed their drama skillsduring the workshop but I think manypupils, during their discussions about theplay, also developed their social skillsand their perspective of the wider worldin which they live. I have learned somedrama skills which I will certainly finduseful in my future teaching.”TEACHER

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‘Children Talking’ Spaceman projectFour workshops with Rolls Crescent Primary Schoolfunded by Manchester City Council as part of theirChildren Talking initiative. In consultation with theschool, sessions addressed the difficult topics ofrace, cultural difference, language and friendshipin an inventive way with two classes of Year 5pupils. Turning the theatre module into aspaceship, the children were brought face to face with an alien race. The experience was thecatalyst for a term of artwork, creative writing and discussion.

“The staff and pupils always talk aboutthe day they met aliens. We’reconstantly asked when we can revisit thespaceship. Our time at the Exchangetransformed the way we think abouthow we inspire our pupils. It touched onso many topics and it affected class workin nearly every subject for many months.”TEACHER

Exchange Teacher SchemeDesigned to work specifically with individualteachers, the 2009/10 partnership developed linkswith George Leitheiser (Head of Drama at CopleyHigh School, Tameside) and David Simpkin (DeputyHeadteacher at Mayfield Primary School, Oldham),offering a year-long programme of professionaldevelopment in areas of theatrical practice, whilstinviting them to share their curriculum and in-school expertise with Exchange Education.

“Without reservation I can say that thisproject has been the greatest educationaladventure I have ever been involved with.It has truly been my pleasure… Thisproject has already created so many newand exciting opportunities – my personalknowledge of the Theatre and how wecan develop drama in the Mayfieldcurriculum has reached new levels.”EXCHANGE TEACHER, MAYFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Schools Partnership SchemeThe 2009/10 Schools Partnership worked with seven schools (two primary, three secondary and two specialneeds) and offered 25 half day workshops, five half day INSET sessions and 311 tickets to see Royal Exchangeproductions. 409 pupils benefited from the scheme, and work covered themes including primary tosecondary transition, Indian landscapes, local history and advanced acting skills.

Early Years Pilot WorkshopsWe worked alongside Manchester Children’sServices and PLACES (a collective of artists andarchitects) to investigate ways of introducing veryyoung children to the theatre. During workshops,the PLACES team used a large helium balloon toexplore the architecture of the hall and created afilm following a balloon’s eye journey through ourspace. Following the success of the pilot, we will bedeveloping our Early Years programme fromSeptember 2010.

“The whole experience for me was an eyeopener… I would never have walked intothe building with a little one… now Ireally don't know why. But I will certainlybe doing it again.”PARENT

Earlyarts: Pathfinder PartnershipIn order to share good practice with otherorganizations working with under 5s, ExchangeEducation are now a Pathfinder Partner forEarlyarts (the national training network for peopleworking creatively with young children), and play akey role in co-delivering a programme of creativeprofessional development events alongsideregional partners Manchester Children’s Services,Renaissance Northwest and PLACES.The link with PLACES continued in Summer 2010when the Mezzanine gallery hosted A DIALOGUEWITH PLACES: an exhibition of photography andfilm celebrating early years projects in urbanspaces and cultural settings across the city.

NESTAAs part of NESTA’s (National Endowment forScience, Technology and the Arts) idiscoverprogramme, this initiative offered a two-hourBehind The Scenes taster session for 30 pupilsfrom Parrs Wood High School (Manchester). Theexperience was designed to engage young peoplewith a range of experts and to develop theirinnovation skills. Participants guided themselvesaround the building, visiting a variety ofdepartments, and selecting which area theywanted to specialise in. Supported by NESTA.

Tours and workshops (includingpre and post show sessions)In this period we also led:● 47 tours and workshops for primary, secondary,

FE and HE students, reaching 1,043 participants● 10 show-related workshops for 373 participants● Four Creative Industries days for Creative and

Media Diploma and BTEC students, offeringtailor-made workshops, tours and talksexploring the realities of the theatre industry

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Behind The Scenes Work WeekThis work experience week for 14 – 16 year oldsinvolved 15 young people from schools in GreaterManchester. Designed to give participants aninsight into the depth and diversity of activity inthe building, the week involved students workingalongside staff from all areas of the organizationincluding Marketing, Wardrobe, ProductionManagement, Lighting, Front of House and theArtistic Directorate, and concluded with a VirtualProduction Project in which the participantspresented their ideas to professionals in a Dragons Den-style forum.

“I had a fantastic week and found thewhole experience very enlightening andhelpful. Each day I went home wantingto do a different job in theatre, and theweek has given me an appetite for morethat I hope to follow up in college afterleaving school.”PARTICIPANT

Standalone CPDDuring this period we offered the followingtailored CPD sessions:● Mime Comedy Workshop with Julian Chagrin ● EarlyArts Professional Development Day ● Theatre-making with 2s-7s● Working with young people with Aspergers

Syndrome (offered to 23 BA Education studentsfrom Manchester Metropolitan University)

● Improving your School Through Drama led byJonothan Neelands (in partnership with NorthWest Drama Services)

“I felt silly and that was a great feeling!”“I will take forward really fun, creative

ideas to use in the classroom.”“I had loads of fun. It was lovely to ‘do’

rather than just talk.”PARTICIPANTS

‘Writing For Performance’ is delivered annually as a module for ManchesterUniversity’s undergraduate Drama course, andinvolves two teaching sessions a week over a fourmonth period and tickets for five shows. The 18students each produced, for assessment, anoriginal one hour play for theatre, first-marked bythe Royal Exchange, and a range of theatre-relatedwriting short assignments.

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The central aim of our CommunityProgramme is to reach groups whoare under-represented in theatre,who may not otherwise access theRoyal Exchange and who may be atrisk of social exclusion. BetweenSeptember 2009 and July 2010 160 workshop sessions engaged 566participants from 42 organizations,and 614 group members came to see productions at the Theatre.

Community LinksA programme of supported access to the Theatre’srepertoire involving theatre tickets, tours andworkshops for a wide range of partners. In 2009/10these have included:● Acting on Impulse● Barnardos● Bentley House Tenants Association● City South Manchester Housing Trust● Enviz / St Vincent’s Housing Association● Girls R Us● Good Companions● Gorton North Sure Start Centre Young

Parents Group● In Place of War● Manchester Adult Social Care● Moss Side Sure Start, including their same sex

families group● Out in the City● Outlook● Petrus Day Centre● Stockport Refugee Support● TiPP Summer Arts Club (working with Salford

and Trafford Youth Offending Teams)● Tung Sing Housing Association● West Point Lodge● Wythenshawe FM● Young at Heart

Community

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Feedback from Community Links Partners

“Thank you so much for today. All thepeople that attended thought it wasbrilliant, thank you for the support andhopefully we will see you very soon.”GROUP LEADER

“Despite my initial apprehension at takingour Service Users to see such a longperformance, when most of them hadnever been to the Theatre before, thefeedback we got was amazing. Theyloved the play, it really got them talkingand they thought the Theatre itself waswonderful. Quite a few of them havealready talked about going to theTheatre again and how good it was toenjoy a night out that didn’t revolvearound having a drink!”GROUP LEADER

Community Drop-In andCommunity EveningThe theatre holds regular Drop-In sessions forCommunity organizations as well as a CommunityEvening once a season. In 2009/10 37 groupsattended these events.

“It was the first time I have been to one ofyour community evenings and I found itmost enlightening – I was unaware howaccessible the theatre is for young peoplewho, say, wouldn’t normally visit a placelike the Exchange. I’m going to makesure that we promote the Exchange to allthe young people that we work with.”GROUP LEADER

Valuing Older PeopleAlongside other cultural venues and artsorganizations in Manchester City Centre, andworking with Manchester City Council through itsCultural Strategy and Valuing Older People teams,the Royal Exchange has been developing a culturaloffer for older people with the objective ofimproving the opportunities for older people toget involved in the city’s cultural life.

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Wherever I Lay My Hatbrought together two diverse groups (the youthgroup from Barlow Moor Community Association)and Stepping Stone (who support vulnerablepeople at risk of homelessness in Rochdale,Trafford and Wigan) to produce a piece of theatrefor presentation over two nights in The Studio toan audience of 176. For Stepping Stone, WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT waspart of a larger project which included workingwith a writer to create a piece of drama that wasperformed in PUB in The Studio in November 2009and at their 25th anniversary AGM. The cast of fourprofessional actors included Sally Lindsay, and thepiece was seen by an audience of 190.

“We’ve seen an improvement in theparticipant’s behaviour – generally in thecentre and as a group. They’ve definitelygrown into mature young people with amore positive outlook.”GROUP LEADER, BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITYASSOCIATION

Once in a Lifetime was an extension and progression project for twoof the Theatre’s previous partnershiporganizations. The first was Landridge House (aday centre for adults with learning disabilities)who had been involved in LOST LETTERS in 2008.For this project they wanted to capture anddocument the process of their involvement in adrama project so worked with a film maker tocreate a short documentary. The second was agroup of six adults from the Enviz Project with StVincent’s Housing Association (a project whichaims to improve the aspirations and quality of lifeof socially excluded adults by using the arts) whoworked with TiPP.

“It was a fantastic experience and hasgiven me food for thought about myfuture. I am looking into college coursesfor drama and writing… I just reallyenjoyed it.”PARTICIPANT, ST VINCENT’S HOUSINGASSOCIATION

Community ProjectsThe opportunity for groups to work with us on the creation of an original, theatre-based piece of work.

“Excellent for building confidence and making friends… I never knew I could write anystories or plays, just unbelievable. The experience has given me the joy to carry it intoreal life situations. The list of positive things is endless.”PARTICIPANT, STEPPING STONE

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Acting For Scared People 2targeted adults with no acting experience, butwith an interest in learning actively and practicallyabout some of the processes behind performance.The course was pitched as a ‘youth theatre foradults’ and aimed to create a safe environment inwhich participants could take their first steps inacting. 21 participants aged 25 to 68 (of whom 10were not previous theatre-goers) took part over six weekly sessions. The course will be repeatedannually, with the aim of establishing a biennialperformance project for adults.

“Thanks for a very enjoyable andfascinating course. Considering I don’tact or sing I have thoroughly enjoyeddoing both!”PARTICIPANT

Adults

Between September 2009 and July2010 we ran 127 workshop sessionswith 665 participants aged 18+.

A FREE HOUSE Throughout November and December 2009Exchange Education recruited seven men over 50with varying life experiences to aid Director ChrisMeads in creating an ensemble for The Studioproduction A FREE HOUSE, which was presented aspart of PUB. The rehearsal/workshops created anenvironment in which personal stories offatherhood, family and a lifetime of pub-goingwere shared. The stories ultimately informed thecreation of a script that the community membersperformed alongside two professional actors.

SALT lunchtime workshopsOver five lunch hours, 43 participants attendedtaster writing workshops using The Studioproduction of SALT and the theme of food as theirstarting points.

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World Wide WorkshopOriginally conceived as a workshop programme forrefugees and asylum seekers, WWW was reviewedin Autumn 2009 and subsequently expanded tobecome an International Theatre Company. Thishas enabled the project to recruit some individualswho are not refugees or asylum seekers but forwhom English is not a fluent language, are fromBAME communities, or whose circumstances meanthey may feel displaced and/or not usually able toaccess theatre.During the period of this report, WWW hasrecruited 15 regular members of diverse ethnicheritage, 12 of whom performed a piece for ONCEIN A LIFETIME in The Studio in July 2010. Theproject was supported by two postgraduatestudents from Manchester University’s AppliedTheatre course. Additionally, one member of thegroup was employed as an assistant to the project,and a second member worked as translator andadviser on aspects of the Royal Exchangeproduction of POWDER MONKEY. The current membership includes individuals fromIraq, Iran, Pakistan, India, China, Brazil, DCR, Italy,and the UK.

“There are many different creeds, coloursand personalities which make up WWW,and I believe this gives the group acertain uniqueness which other groupsdon’t have. Each idea is scrutinised byvery different cultural stand points,which in turn gives each performance itsown distinctive style. The process for mehas been very interesting and eyeopening. I have thoroughly enjoyed eachsession and feel privileged to be amember of the WWW team. I have learnta great deal from each and everymember and have made some greatfriends. I can say hand on heart thatjoining WWW is one of the best things Ihave ever done.”PARTICIPANT

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SparksThis cross generational project brought togethernine former members of our Young People’sTheatre Workshop and seven adult individualsselected from our Acting For Scared People courses.The resulting company aged between 16 and 68participated in 12 workshops that explored theircommonality and personal and varied journeysthrough life. The course culminated in a piece ofwork performed as part of ONCE IN A LIFETIME inThe Studio.

“As usual with the Exchange it was veryhomely and it felt very inclusive.Spending time with an eclectic butgenuinely really nice group of peoplewho were all very happy and enthusiasticto be there was also great.”PARTICIPANT

Adult Activity DaysOccasional, one-day workshops for adults with theaim of sparking and exploring creative responsesto the current play in production. To accompany0.0008, a practical workshop led by Sonia Hughesexplored ways of using personal experience tomake innovative theatre and create very human dramas.

Between The LinesMeeting monthly since 1999, this informalplayreading and discussion group is scheduledtwice on each occasion to cater for demand. Playsare selected as contrast, provocation or enrichmentof the current play in the Theatre or The Studio andhave included Conor McPherson’s Shining City,Tarell Alvin McCraney’s The Brothers Size and CarylChurchill’s A Number. In the period of this review18 sessions have involved 378 attendees.

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Young People’s TheatreWorkshopThis annual project for 14 – 19 year olds wasexpanded for 2009/10. The first phase focused onskills development, with 66 young people takingpart in separate weekly workshop sessions foryoung writers, directors, performers and designers.The second phase of the project brought youngpeople from across the different groups togetherto create their own theatrical event. THE BOY WHORAN FROM THE SEA included three evenings ofperformances, inspired by a sense of place and thesearch from home. Each evening included twodifferent short plays written and directed entirelyby young people and a longer ensemble piece,written, directed and composed by theatreprofessionals. The visual and sound worlds for theplays were created by young people incollaboration with professional mentors andduring the performances the control desk was runby young people with support from our sound,lighting and stage management departments.

Between September 2009 and July2010 we ran 124 workshop sessionswith 327 young people.

“YPTW really has opened my eyes to theworld of theatre.”PARTICIPANT

“I had some of the best times at YPTW andreally looked forward to it every week… Ilearnt how to work with other people tocreate a final performance I was proud tobe a part of.”PARTICIPANT

Young People

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First Bite Theatre GroupOpen to anyone aged 10 – 13, this 16 week projectoffers 20 young people a ‘first-bite’ at theatre-making. A key aim of the project is to emphasisehow important co-operation and sharedimagination are to making theatre, and the groupwork as an ensemble to create their own play. For 2010, the group’s play was inspired by TheStudio’s production of POWDER MONKEY.Exploring ideas to do with territory and friendship,the play was performed on the set of POWDERMONKEY to an audience of parents and carers.

“It was inspiring to watch the more shychildren become more confident everyweek… It was also lovely seeing all oftheir hard work pay off with their endperformance.”PEER MENTOR

Casting workshopsThe Theatre’s February 2010 production of ARAISIN IN THE SUN required a child to play the partof Travis Younger. Together with the CastingDepartment, we involved our partnership schoolsand Community Links organizations in the search.We then led workshop auditions with the CastingDepartment, and four boys were offered the part.We offered those boys who were unsuccessfulplaces in other projects, and two took part in ourFirst Bite Theatre Group.

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Act Oneis a group for 16 – 21 year olds who have previouslyengaged with Exchange Education through YPTWor other projects. The 2009 group were invited tocreate a short piece for PUB – a unique theatricalevent which saw The Studio transformed into aworking pub. The starting point for the group’spiece was the Theatre’s production PUNK ROCK,and writer Simon Stephens led a session with thegroup to kick-start their ideas. As part of theproject, the Lyric Young Actors’ Company came toManchester and the two groups took part in ajoint workshop sharing ideas and work in progress.The group’s finished piece IF I COULD SHOW YOUwas showcased at PUB in November 2009.

“A poignant and personal insight of agroup of friends meeting at the Local fora goodbye party as they all head off intothe big bad world of work anduniversity… there was not one weakmember of the cast, each shining invarious ways throughout.”JOHN ROBERTS, THE PUBLIC REVIEWS

Holiday workshopsScheduled in October and February half terms, andin the summer holidays, these taster workshopscater for various age ranges from 2 – 13 and aim tooffer an introduction to our theatre throughplayful drama and story-making activities. Manyparticipants go on to join our regular groups.During the period of this review we ran 11workshops with 98 participants.

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Each year, we create opportunities to bring together the diverse strandsof our Education programme inprojects which enable groups,individuals and practitioners to work alongside each other.

Once In A LifetimeThe third in our series of projects inspired by greatsongs, ONCE IN A LIFETIME was a bold, innovativemiscellany of brand new theatre from four diversegroups. 54 participants took part in ONCE IN ALIFETIME which included three months of creativesessions building towards four performances inThe Studio, with many of the participantsperforming for the first time. The project wasdistinctive for the groups’ sense of ownership ofthe building, and the cohesive theme betweendifferent pieces of work. The four participating groups were: Sparks (a mixof young people and adults from previous projects– see page 17); Enviz (a group of socially excludedadult individuals – see page 13), World WideWorkshop (our International Theatre Company –see page 16) and Landridge House (part of theHarpurhey Neighbourhood Project for adults withlearning difficulties – see page 13).

Combined Projects

Student Aysha Ali was attached to this project andworked as rehearsal photographer, mentored byMarketing Design Manager Maxine Laing and alocal design company to create a photomontagedisplay for The Studio foyer.

“The process in the project was the mostimportant thing that I have taken awaywith me. Spending time with an eclecticgroup of people, the experience wasgenuinely inclusive.”PARTICIPANT

“The touches of humour combined withthe more poignant scenes were verypowerful. It was a joy to see themenjoying themselves so much.”AUDIENCE MEMBER

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Making An Exhibition OfOurselvesFrom your Elvis in the shower to the tin toys onyour shelf, the shell suit in your wardrobe, thephoto by your bed... At home: the place we’re mostlikely to kick off our shoes and be ourselves, displayourselves, give ourselves away; the place we makea private exhibition of our lives.MAEOO ran in The Studio over three days inJanuary 2010 and involved members of 16organizations (including schools, community andearly years groups), 17 professional practitionersand 593 individuals in making artifacts, workingwith artists and creating their own 2 and 3-Dcontributions to the project. The exhibition wascurated by theatre designer Amanda Stoodley,with professional Sound and Lighting designs byPeter Rice and Kay Harding.Once inside, the 1,019 audience members foundthemselves in The Studio-transformed-into-a-home, where they were met by four suggestions ofrooms – a bathroom, living room, kitchen andbedroom – each furnished, each with its ownunique soundscape and lighting design. Visitorswere encouraged to explore by opening cupboardsand rifling through drawers, and many also madetheir own contributions, including writing in thebook of secrets, airing their own scandals on thewashing line, intervening in the kitchen-sinkdrama, and adding to the pile of letters never sent.

Key partners included: Barnardos Gregory's Place,Heaton School, Benchill Sure Start Children'sCentre, Newton Heath Children's Centre, CitySouth Manchester Housing Trust, MartenscroftSure Start Children's Centre, Mayfield PrimarySchool, Copley High School, Enviz Project,Brookdale Park Play Centre, Delamere SpecialSchool, Wythenshawe FM and ADS Ardwick.

“Really interesting idea – I loved all thepoking around in other people’s casesand cupboards and drawers. Completelydifferent from what I expected.”

“A wonderful and moving exhibition. Real art by real people.”

“Amazing, the work is great and sorefreshing to see things presentedproperly! ...one of the most creativeexhibitions I have been to in a while –loved it, all of it!!”AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

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PHONE OR EMAIL EXCHANGE EDUCATIONWe can:

✓ Give you more information about the workshops andprojects on offer to the public

✓ Discuss ideas for new partnerships – we are alwayskeen to make new links with organizations,individuals and practitioners

Amanda Dalton (Associate Director, Education)0161 615 6720amanda.dalton@royalexchange.co.uk

Liam McCormick (Education Officer)0161 615 6780liam.mccormick@royalexchange.co.uk

Becky Prestwich (Young People's Projects Leader)0161 615 6693becky.prestwich@royalexchange.co.uk

Kate Reynolds (Education Administrator)0161 615 6721kate.reynolds@royalexchange.co.uk

Ben Turner (Community Co-ordinator)0161 615 6792ben.turner@royalexchange.co.uk

Chris Wright (Education Producer)0161 615 6715chris.wright@royalexchange.co.uk

CALL BOX OFFICEon 0161 833 9833 OR Group Bookings on 0161 833 0483

They can:

✓ Book you a place or places on any Exchange Education workshops and/or projects that are open to the public

✓ Book you seats to come and see any of our plays or events

VISIT OUR WEBSITEat royalexchange.co.uk/education

Here you will find:

✓ Free resources to accompany many Royal Exchangeproductions, offering the opportunity to explorebehind the scenes, find out more about theproduction and engage directly with the themes, issues and characters in the play.

✓ Up to date information about forthcoming workshops and projects

CALL INTO THE LOUNGEin the Great Hall for:

✓ Regular drop-ins

✓ Information leaflets

✓ Films of recent projects

✓ Audio recordings and podcasts

✓ Activities for children

✓ Comfy chairs!

Find Out More

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In addition to our partnership schools and work with 134 freelance artists, this year we have worked inpartnership with:

ADS ArdwickBarlow Moor Community AssociationBarnardos Gregory's PlaceCity South Manchester Housing TrustCommunity Arts North WestCreative PartnershipsEarly Arts NetworkEnvizExodus @ CANIn Place Of WarLandridge House (Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project)Lyric HammersmithManchester CamerataManchester City Council Children's ServicesManchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester UniversityNESTANorth West Drama ServicesPLACESRenaissance NorthwestSt Vincent's Housing AssociationStepping StoneThe Booth CentreTiPPValuing Older PeopleWythenshawe FM

PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

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Registered Charity Number 255424

MAJOR SPONSORSBruntwoodCargillThe Co-operative FoundationManchester Airports GroupMint HotelPricewaterhouseCoopers

PROJECT SUPPORTERSAvalonThe Edward Atkin FoundationBiffawardThe Booth CharitiesThe Boshier-Hinton FoundationDuchy of Lancaster Benevolent FundEarnest Cook TrustThe Eventhall Family Charitable TrustThe John S Cohen FoundationJohn Thaw FoundationManchester Guardian SocietyNorma Leigh Charitable TrustThe Oglesby Charitable TrustOld Possum’s Practical Trust

SUPPORTERS

OUR THEATRE PROJECTS ARE FOR EVERYONEBEING HIGH QUALITY DOESN’T MEAN BEING POSHOUR PROJECTS ARE ABOUT THEATRE,NOT ONLY ACTING AND DRAMAWE ASPIRE TO BE INNOVATIVESOME THINGS ARE FREE AND WEHELP WITH PAYMENT FOR OTHERSWE MAKE WORK IN PARTNERSHIPWITH OTHERS WHEREVER WE CAN

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